Lori Akers × Murdock’s

Lori Akers has been a full-time real estate agent in Chico since 2001, and in 2018 she co-founded Parkway Real Estate Co., growing it into one of the leading independent brokerages in the city. That combination of two decades of transaction experience and a hand in building the brokerage itself gives her clients a level of local insight and operational polish that's hard to match, whether she's guiding a first-time buyer through their first offer or managing a complex listing.

What clients mention most is her responsiveness. One reviewer noted Lori answered a call from an airport while on vacation, not even knowing who was on the other end, simply because being reachable is part of how she operates. That same follow-through shows up on the listing side: one seller's home was fully prepped, photographed, and staged within days, went live, and had four offers inside 36 hours. Out-of-state buyers describe her as on top of every detail in a professional, timely manner, calling the experience five-star from start to finish, even when they never set foot in Chico until closing.

As part of Parkway Real Estate Co., a boutique, locally owned brokerage built around personalized service and community presence, Lori pairs her own hands-on style with a collaborative team environment. The brokerage carries a 5.0 rating with 24 reviews on Zillow, a track record built from consistent, specific praise rather than volume alone.

Whether she's helping a Chico family navigate a competitive multiple-offer sale, walking a first-time buyer through inspections and financing, or coordinating a purchase for a client relocating from out of state, Lori Akers brings the same level of preparation and communication to every transaction, which is exactly why her clients keep coming back and referring friends.